Deforming and reforming (AQA GCSE Design and Technology): Flashcards
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What is draping?
What is draping?
Manipulating fabric to create desired shape/form
Tool used for 3D draping
Tool used for 3D draping
Mannequin/tailor's dummy
Wet felting method process
Wet felting method process
Felt soaked in hot water, stretched on former, dries in shape
What is a seam's purpose?
What is a seam's purpose?
Strong & secure method for joining two fabric pieces
Why seams should be flat
Why seams should be flat
To remain inconspicuous when garment is worn
What is seam allowance?
What is seam allowance?
Extra fabric beyond seam line to keep join secure
What does hemming do?
What does hemming do?
Creates neat edge by folding & sewing fabric
Two purposes of hemming
Two purposes of hemming
Clean finish & prevents fraying/unravelling
What does quilting create?
What does quilting create?
Textured, padded surfaces using multiple fabric layers
What is wadding?
What is wadding?
Padding material sandwiched between fabric layers in quilting
What does gathering do?
What does gathering do?
Reduces fabric fullness by pulling stitching together
Pleats & tucks purpose
Pleats & tucks purpose
Folds in fabric allowing it to fan out while staying fitted
What are darts?
What are darts?
Triangular folds sewn to make fabric fit closer to body
Common dart locations
Common dart locations
Waist, bust, and shoulder areas